Recommended Course Sequence

2020-2021 Catalog

First Year - First Semester

AUTM - 1003: Automotive Fundamentals

Description

AUTM 1003 This course covers automotive industry fundamental knowledge and operations as well as basic automotive electrical theories, diagnosis, and repair procedures using various types of tools and test equipment and reference materials available in Alldata and your textbook.

AUTM - 1013: Automotive Starting and Charging Systems

Description

AUTM 1013 This course covers automotive batteries, starting and charging system theories, diagnosis and repair procedures using various types of tools and test equipment and reference materials available in Alldata and student textbook. Prerequisites: AUTM1003

AUTM - 1033: Automotive Brake Systems

Description

AUTM 1033 This course includes basic principles of brakes, hydraulic system basics, disc and drum brakes, parking brakes, anti-lock brakes and power assist units. Emphasis will be placed on operation, diagnosis and repair of various types of braking systems.
Prerequisites: AUTM 1003 and 1013

ENGL - 1150: Composition I

Description

ENGL 1150 This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning.
Meets MnTC Goal 1. Prerequisites: recommended placement assessment score.

ENGL - 1200: Technical Writing

Description

ENGL 1200 This course is designed to enhance students' abilities to write technical documents. The content covered will include proposals, research reports, technical manuals, feasibility studies, and process reports.
Prerequisites: Students need a score of 240 or above on the Accuplacer English and Reading assessment. Co-requisite: If students score between 230-239 they can register for this course, but must concurrently take READ 0110 College Reading Boost. Meets MnTC Goal 1

AUTM - 2238: Automotive Driveline Fundamentals

Description

AUTM 2238 This course covers current automotive clutch, manual transmission / transaxle, transfer cases and differential used on late model vehicles. Students will learn diagnosis, repairs, and operation of each systems. Prerequisites: AUTM1003, 1013